Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: The Skateboard Model for Children and Youth

Aim

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a longstanding, evidence-based, here and now talking therapy that works awesomely with children, youth and their whānau. The Skateboard Model was designed by facilitator, Nikki Coleman and her colleague Tania Cargo in 2006, adapted from Padesky’s five-part model. It is a great tool and metaphor to engage children and youth, helping them to understand their troubling issues and giving them tools that can help. Prior knowledge and training in CBT is beneficial but not a requirement.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Overview of CBT

• Learn about an inspiring CBT model to use in any setting

• Collect a kete of action, thinking and body tools

• Watch the model in action and practice it yourself

• Explore the developmental and cultural potential of the model

• Learn to apply the model to depression, anger and anxiety 

Let’s Get Real Skills

1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs

3. Working with whānau

7. Maintaining professional and personal development

Facilitated my Nikki Coleman

MHSc, BSW, PgDip(CBT)

Nikki is a registered social worker and cognitive behaviour therapist with 25 years’ experience in the area of youth mental health, and has worked at Youth Specialty Services in Auckland and Christchurch. She currently has a private practice helping children, youth, their families and adults develop skills to reduce anxiety, depression, self-esteem, eating, anger and many other problem areas in their life with a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy model of intervention. Additionally Nikki is a clinical advisor with Clinical Advisory Services Aotearoa providing consultation to communities in the area of suicide postvention.

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments provided

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